Davis of OTC is a presidential finalist in St. Charles

St. Louis Business Journal reported today that Cliff Davis, vice president for institutional advancement at Ozarks Technical Community College, is one of four finalists for president of St. Charles Community College. I’m reposting the story here: (or you can click here)

“Three of the four educators named Tuesday as finalists for the president’s post at St. Charles Community College already have ties to the St. Louis area.

“The candidates are: Cliff Davis, vice president for institutional advancement and executive director of the OTC Foundation for Ozarks Technical Community College in Springfield, Mo.; Richard Dawe, president of Ozarka College in Melbourne, Ark.; Maureen Murphy, president of San Jacinto College South in the San Jacinto Community College District, Houston; and Joseph Sopcich, executive vice president of administrative services at Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, Kan.

“Davis is pursuing a doctorate in education from Lindenwood University; Dawe has taught at McKendree College in Metro East in the past; and Murphy has held administrative or teaching posts at St. Louis Community College at Meramec, St. Charles Community College and University of Missouri-St. Louis.

“The board of trustees plans to announce their final choice for president in May. The four finalists will visit the campus between April 26 and May 2 for interviews with students, faculty, staff, administrative officers, the board and local leaders, the college said.

“After having narrowed the initial 45 prospects to 11, the college’s presidential search committee narrowed the list to 11. The St. Charles Community College board selected the four finalists at its April 11 meeting. Board President William Pundmann is chair of the presidential search committee.

“The college began a presidential search following current President John McGuire‘s announcement in October 2010 that he planned to retire this September. McGuire is only the second president to serve St. Charles Community College.